The Association

Leadership

ACTE's core purpose is "to provide leadership
in developing an educated, prepared, adaptable and competitive workforce."
Leadership development is a crucial part of fulfilling this purpose. ACTE’s
leadership development programs seek to build strong leaders to lead ACTE, our
state associations and the CTE field at large into the future to meet this
critical purpose.

Although each program has its own specific focus,
ACTE recognizes that the principles learned in one program may also be
applicable to other contexts.

The national ACTE leadership programs allow you the
opportunity to get involved in the leadership of the national association. If
you are a state leader, you can get connected to ACTE through its state
leadership programs, providing you with the resources you need to succeed. The
professional leadership programs supply the training you need to get equipped
for taking a leadership role in your professional setting.

In addition, all
participants have the option of joining sessions centered on essential leadership
principles to further build their leadership capacity. Join ACTE in its
leadership webinars and leadership program sessions at events!

Board of DirectorsACTE has a 19-person Board made up of a representative from each of the five Regions and 11 Divisions, in addition to three officers. Board members serve a three-year term, with elections occurring on a
rotating basis each year. ACTE’s Board of Directors is the highest level of leadership in the Association.

These programs are specifically geared toward state
associations and state leaders. Whether you are already a state leader or are
interested in becoming one, you will receive the support you need through
ACTE’s state leadership programs. Download this brochure to learn more about how ACTE can help support your state association.

Leadership
Development: The State Leadership Training Program, sponsored by the US Army, is designed to assist current and emerging state leaders with
association management. The program sessions feature a variety of speakers
discussing general leadership topics, as well as respected ACTE members addressing
the nine standards of the Quality Association Standard award.

Resources and Tools: ACTE has multiple state association leadership resources to give you the hands-on, practical tools for improving
your state association, through association management resources or ACTE information.

Recognition: The purpose of the Quality Association Standard award is to provide benchmarks for state associations to
determine levels of performance and satisfactory service to their members and prospective members. The QAS award recognizes the implementation of leadership.

Instructional leaders across the country are facing both exciting opportunities and incredible challenges as the traditional education model in the United States is outpaced by changing technology, workforce demands and global competition. Yet, traditional solutions don't address the multifaceted needs of an increasingly global job market. How to provide students with the education that will lead to meaningful, competitive employment has never been a more complex question.

ACTE's professional leadership programs equip CTE professionals with the skills you need to be a leader in your profession, at your school, in your administration and with your students. The different formats and programs allow you to choose the path that best meets your interests, needs and availability.

Fellowship ProgramThis program prepares participants by developing leaders in three areas: leadership development, public policy and professional development.

Educators-in-Residence ProgramThis program allows participants to take a leadership role by working on a project to impact ACTE and the rest of the CTE field.

Additional Leadership Development Resources

For a list of each opportunity, including a breakdown of time commitments and deadlines, please visit the volunteer page.

Leadership Book ReviewsLooking for a good leadership book to read for your own personal/professional development? Check out these books reviewed by ACTE leaders and staff.

Leadership Webinars Sponsored by the U.S. ArmyAs one of the premier leadership institutions in the world, the U.S. Army is an innovator in education and leader development. The U.S. Army hosted a webinar series for ACTE members to demonstrate the learner-centric, collaborative approaches and best practices that enable Army soldiers to become adaptive, 21st-century leaders. Topics include leader development basics, conflict management, team management, working with limited
resources and decision-making.

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Educator Resources

ACTE is proud to offer you an opportunity to develop the leadership
skills of existing and potential leaders in your state association. The Leadership Development Task Force
has developed a new state leadership training program to further
develop current state and regional association leaders, while also
exposing up and coming leaders to leadership development.

The ACTE National Leadership Fellowship Program began in 2009 as an
Opportunity Fund project initiated by the ACTE Board of Directors. As of
2011, three classes of Fellows have completed the program. In summary, the ACTE Fellowship Program is an instrument to provide professional development, policy knowledge and leadership development.